"It's a family thing" Landshark+3's Profile

It's in your blood

I think traveling is something in your blood you either love it or hate it. I know my family has always loved to travel and it's definitely in me. I am sure if I was born two hundred years ago, I would have been a pirate; but a nice one, no robbing and pillaging ;) just to travel and see the world. I think my favorite trip when I was a kid was going to Central America. We drove ( Ok my Dad drove) all the way to Nicaragua. We went through Mexico and saw the Aztec pyramids. We went to Belize and also saw the Mayan Pyramids and so many other things I will never forget. I learned so much in that month and a half, even as a young teen. I leaned to appreciate what we have here in the US and how lucky we are that we can travel so freely. My goal is to do the same for my kids and hopefully put the Travel bug in them too, and hope they will learn and grow from it. Here's to many future adventures ;)

My Favorite quotes and things that inspire me.

Tequila Sunrise in Cabo

"Four things come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life and the neglected opportunity."
--- Omar Idn Al-Halif

Question: If you could live forever, would you and why?
Answer: "I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever," -- Miss Alabama in the
1994 Miss USA contest.

"If you give of yourself with an expectation that you should receive something in return, you will find yourself disappointed most of the time."
Martha Triplet

"Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I'd love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." --Mariah Carey

"Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older, they judge them; sometimes, they forgive them."
--- Oscar Wilde

"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country," -- Mayor Marion Barry, Washington, DC

"Enjoy each moment, enjoy each breath, enjoy each smile
for life should be well spent."
Danielle Iwanyszyn

"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix." --
Dan Quayle

The world needs men and women...
who cannot be bought;
whose word is their bond;
who put character above wealth;
who possess opinions and a strong will;
who are larger than their vocations;
who do not hesitate to take risks;
who will not lose their individuality in a crowd;
who will be as honest in small affairs as in greater;
who will make no compromise with wrong;
whose ambitions are not confined to their own selfish desires;
who will not say they do it "because everybody else does it;"
who are true to their friends through good and bad, in adversity as well as in prosperity;
who do not believe that shrewdness, cunning, and hardheadedness are the best
qualities for winning success;
who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular;
who can say "no" with emphasis, although all the rest of the world says "yes".

"That lowdown scoundrel deserves to be kicked to death by
a jackass, and I'm just the one to do it," -- A congressional candidate in Texas.

A little test for you.

Spring break at the Grand Canyon 2003

You don't actually have to take the quiz. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point (an awesome one)
that it is trying to make!

Take this quiz:

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America
contest.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer
prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for
best actor and
actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series
winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of
yesterday. These
are no
second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements
are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their
owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through
school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a
difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something
worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel
appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have
inspired you.

Easier?

The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not
the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.

They are the ones that care.

Pass this on to those people who have made a
difference in your life.

"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.

It's already tomorrow in Australia."

----- Charles Schultz

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jumpingnorman Nov 20, 2008 at 12:35 PM

Hi Larry! You have a wonderful family... Will be visiting Out of Africa this weekend. Nice to see another VTer from Phoenix! :) jumpingnorman
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Ekahau Aug 29, 2007 at 5:37 PM

a very Happy birthday!! well a little late but jist got home
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Basaic Aug 22, 2007 at 1:34 PM

Happy birthday from just down the road in Sierra Vista!
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staindesign Aug 22, 2006 at 9:53 AM

Happy Birthday! Have a great one, from Indianapolis!
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raevnzno Aug 1, 2006 at 8:41 PM

Beautiful family!! Good Job. Love the quote 'bout the waves. Thanks for sharing
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thecatsmeow Aug 28, 2004 at 8:56 PM

Larry your page is great and the fact that you are so proud a papa is even greater, Happy travels.
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jessicadf Aug 21, 2004 at 10:47 PM

Happy birthday Larry!!!
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Annapet Nov 1, 2003 at 6:32 PM

Thank you!
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TravelZoeGirl Sep 30, 2003 at 11:43 PM

What a wonderfully inspiring page! I may have made pigeons cool, but I like your iguana. See, iguanas don't crap on my car and for that I'm internally grateful ;-)
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grannygilda Sep 30, 2003 at 7:01 AM

What a GREAT page. I love your quotes. I have the travel bug too. Keep on traveling!!!!